Parking & Bus Routes

Due to limited parking at Englewood Beach, no public parking will be available on Englewood Beach on Friday to Sunday. Waterfest provides FREE satellite parking and bus transportation to Englewood Beach on Saturday & Sunday. We invite you to use our map below to find the for you most convenient location to park and ride. You do not need a ticket to ride the bus. You can purchase your tickets at the ticket counter once you arrive at Race Village. Gates open at 9:00AM.

NO Coolers, Alcohol or Pets Allowed on Buses or Beach

Attendee parking is available at:
Elks Lodge (401 N Indiana Ave, Englewood)
Lemon Bay High School (2201 Placida Rd, Englewood)

Attendee Bus Red Route: From Elks Lodge

Saturday, October 10 and Sunday, October 11:
8:30AM – 6:00PM

ADA Bus Schedule:
Saturday, October 10 and Sunday, October 11:
10:00AM – 6:00PM

Attendee Bus Green Route: From Lemon Bay High School

Saturday, October 10 and Sunday, October 11:
8:30AM – 6:00PM

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Parking for the Inflatable Invitational event will be at the SandBar Tiki & Grille (1975 Beach Rd). Vehicles must be moved by 11:30am on Friday.

Dedicated parking for Race Teams is available at the Englewood Sports Complex (1300 S River Rd, Englewood) along with a shuttle service (12 person van).

Englewood Sports Complex Shuttle Schedule:
Thursday, October 8: 8:00AM – 6:00PM
Friday, October 9: 8:00AM – 6:00PM
Saturday, October 10: 8:00AM – 5:00PM
Sunday, October 11: 8:00AM – 5:00PM

Please also see our directions for race teams below.

Directions for Race Teams

#1: Englewood Beach to the Block Party via Old Englewood Rd

#2: Sports Complex to Dearborn via Old Englewood Rd.

#3: Sports Complex to the 1st Crane on Beach Rd

Head towards Dearborn Publix. Left turn on 776. Right turn on Beach Rd. 2nd Exit at the Roundabout.